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Proverbs 22:7 says "The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender." So is all debt bad? The short answer is - No.
More than 70% of the country is dealing with financial stress and are not content. Let’s make a radical change today.
Have you ever heard the saying “drastic times call for drastic measures?” If you want to get out of credit card debt, drastic measures are necessary.
The are some common mistakes you must avoid if you desire to be free from credit card debt.
To be Christian means to share Christ. It means, our purpose is aligned, and we all hope for the better future. It also means we are called to help each other by bearing one another's.
It's easy to get caught up in the mentality that "it's my money and I'll spend it however I want." After all, you worked hard for it, so you should be able to enjoy it, right?
When we rejoice, we are actually expressing gratefulness to God for His goodness, no matter what our current circumstances may be.
Did you know that in the Old Testament people who did not repay their debts would be put in prison?
Wise use of money requires controlling one's emotions and desires when spending; which means we must not be unduly influenced by others.
Thankfully, as children of God, there is forgiveness available so that even though mistakes happen we can do better the next time.
Money cannot solve all problems. In fact, money can actually produce many negative effects in our lives.
One of the sins in the bible is covetousness. An interesting side note question - when have you ever heard of anyone coming forward before the church to confess being guilty of this sin?
In the midst of a wealthy society, we are having some major challenges in our country. Like the historically high racial wealth gaps.
Some people might think that it is wrong for Christians to be wealthy. But you can look at examples of good, godly people who were wealthy and still acceptable in the eyes of God. People like Abraham, Job, David King Solomon. In 1 Timothy 6:17, the apostle Paul said that Christians who are rich should not be arrogant and should put their hope in God over wealth. He said that it is God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
What is a good steward? We often refer to being a good steward in church, and it seems to be the answer for all things. Right? But what is a steward??
There are many reasons to work. The Bible says that God said work is necessary, so we should do it. But there are also other reasons to work, like providing for yourself and your family, honoring your parents, helping the widows and orphans, and paying taxes.
Work is important. It can be creative, meaningful and satisfying or just boring and not very fulfilling. That's why it's important to choose a job that is right for us. We need to find something that suits us and is rewarding. Our earnings depend on our talents and what we do. In capitalism, people are rewarded for the work they do, but Christians have an even higher incentive.
Why does the Apostle Paul write a letter from prison, blasting lazy workers for not being pleasing to God?
Money can be used to do things which please God and bless people, or it can be allowed to become your master and curse you.
Having money is not inherently bad or good, it's the way we look at, use and enjoy our money that makes all the difference.
People often mistakenly believe that the Bible forbids pursuing wealth, but this is actually not the case.